Friday, May 27, 2011

Just as starting a food blog 2 years ago introduced me to friends around the globe, joining Twitter this year has enriched my life with even more talented, caring, and equally food-obsessed pals. Asha of Fork Spoon Knife was one of the first among these new friends. Her warm and cheerful spirit, exciting recipes, and wonderful photography were irresistible from the start. When she then invited me to contribute to the celebration of her 3-year blog anniversary, of course I said yes right away! Though the party's theme was Street Food, Asha let me share a Chinese dessert that is traditionally a soup, but which I made more "street-savvy" by borrowing an idea from our Japanese neighbors. Please stop by Asha's site to wish her a happy anniversary and read all about my Black Sesame Sweet Rice Dumplings. If you're in a rush and just want to grab the recipe, you can also find it here.

These are fun to make, neh? I can appreciate both sauces (the danko with sweet soy sauce) or the Ginger Sauce. I really love the smell of raw rice flour (I know I'm a dork like that).... But 団子 is my favorite. Have you had Bocchan Dango? I like them all really, Kinako, Goma isn't it fabulous when you can get a taste of the charred (sp)? Teppanyaki.... nomers!!! Have a fab weekend dahling!

thanks for sharing this site! It's not often I want to lick my monitor, but in this case...They look so so delish!! How is your baking business going from home? I wish you many many orders!!! the options are overwhelming!

oooo it's the first time i've seen grilled tang yuans! so interesting. have u eaten the ones that are filled with black sesame and rolled in crushed peanut powder? they are served in quite a no of my local chinese restaurants. (: